Lee Evans: XL Tour Live 2005

I have to admit to not having seen much of Lee Evans prior to seeing this comedy show, but I know for sure that I'll be seeing a lot more of him now! Evans' comedy isn't particularly clever or witty, but he tells in such a way that it's hard not laugh, and once you get into his zone, the whole show becomes funny - and when you consider this is over two hours long; that's quite an achievement, Mr Evans. The show focuses on things that Evans hates, and features great sections on things like machines, airports, women, the postal service and many other annoying things are well observed, and often correct. One of the funniest things about the show is simply the way that Evans laughs at his own jokes; what he's just said somehow becomes even funnier when you hear his comedic laugh following on. Evans' look gives him a great comedy edge, as he looks like someone you could have a laugh with, and on the evidence of this show; that's certainly true. Some people may find the show a little too frantic, or maybe even too similarly structured; but if you're looking for something to watch with you're friends while you have a few drinks - you could certainly do a lot worse than this!

I think that Lee Evans is really funny, and if you enjoyed his other, previous tours, I'm sure you'd enjoy this one just as much. Lee puts on an energetic, lively performance, and delivers fantastic jokes, interesting stories, and is a classic stand up comic; and this tour just goes to prove how great he really is! His gags are SO true to life and quotable, and Lee Evans is a pleasure to have fun and laugh along with! The songs at the end of the tour were SUCH a nice touch, and I think that this may be the best tour he has ever put on. I urge you to go and buy the DVD if you love Lee's work, you won't be disappointed! I was laughing so hard when I first watched this, and since I have been passing the DVD on to my friends, who have enjoyed it just as much!

Lee Evans. Remember him? He retired some years back but his name is still known for being a good stand-up comedian in his day. Perhaps he got out while the going was good.

He just wasn't very funny for me, Sorry to say but his appeal is rather lost on me. He's like a modern Norman Wisdom in many ways in terms of his manic physicality, which is a good thing.

He also lacks any real charm, has material that was being used by Noah on the ark, and I'm afraid here looks like he thinks he's God's gift to comedy.

He also falls in to that very easy trap of thinking that by throwing the 'F' word into his act every two seconds it will somehow elevate his material and make it funnier.

It does not.

Lee Evans rawxx !! The DVD XL Tour Live is over two hours but I was laughing all the way through the show! I gotta admit that I'm an easily distracted person and to keep me fixated on the show is a feat in itself! Kudos to Lee Evans for his wonderful comedies.

At first I had a feeling that I may not be able to understand the British slang, partly because I studied American English, but I gotta say that my fear is unfounded. Lee Evans spoke in British slang but it is easy enough for me to understand.

The joke is extremely funny, and if laughing loudly in your neighourhood is a criminal offense, please watch this DVD somewhere else. You have been warned! And I gotta say that this show will certainly make any man laugh, or at least smirk at his jokes.

I have been a fan of Lee since I saw Different Planet Tour about 8 years ago. And I always await his shows with baited breath.

I do like this XL tour but it is certainly not his best work. He does look to be grasping at straws occasionally, perhaps trying out new material as he suggests. But this should not be the case for a DVD.

Having said this there are still some hilarious moments that have stuck in my head. Certain sections had me in absolute stitches, but unfortunately these moments of utter hilarity were fewer and further between than they have been in Different Planet Tour and Live in Scotland.

This is still a very funny performance and worth a watch, but if you are a long time Lee Evans fan you may be slightly disappointed.